The castle ruin above the old town, the Philosophers’ Walk and the Neckar valley upstream.
Heidelberg’s red castle ruin looks down on an old university town that has been painted and sung about for two centuries. Across the Old Bridge the Philosophers’ Walk climbs through gardens, and upstream the Neckar valley passes castle after castle to Bad Wimpfen, a small imperial town on a ridge.
Known for
- Romance
- Castles & palaces
- Culture
- History
Best time to visit
The best months for Heidelberg & the Neckar are April, May, June, September and October.
Suggested route
4 nights across 2 stops. Jourimo adjusts it to the length of your trip.
- 1Heidelberg · 3 nights
- 2Bad Wimpfen · 1 night